Canadian Space Program

From Black Brant to the International Space Station

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

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He assesses its effectiveness as a major partner in both US and international space programs, examines its current national priorities and capabilities, and outlines the country’s plans for the future.Despite being the third nation to launch a satellite into space after the Soviet Union and the United States;

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Utgivningsdatum2017-05-12
Mått168 x 240 x 17 mm
Vikt644 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieSpringer Praxis Books
Antal sidor324
FörlagSpringer International Publishing AG
ISBN9783319401041

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Introduction.- 1 Northern Mariner: The Origins of Canadian Space Activities.- 2 Forging a Space Nation: Policy and Program Development, 1957–1963.- 3 Challenge and Commitment: Canada’s Space Program in Transition, 1964–1974.- 4 Ad Astra: Establishing a Permanent Presence in Space, 1974–1984.- 5 Maple Leaf in Orbit: Institutionalizing the Canadian Space Program, 1984–1995.- 6 Build up: Canada’s Space Station Era Begins, 1996–2009.- 7 Conclusion: Towards Space Station Expeditions.- Appendix A: Canadian Space Agency Presidents, 1989–2013.- Appendix B: Biographic Notes on Canada’s Astronauts.- Select Bibliography